- We're giving away three pieces of kit from Cotopaxi,
a brand that we've reviewed a couple of different times now.
We'll take a quick look at the Allpa 28 liter,
the Batac 16 liter Day Pack and the colorful,
crazy, unisex Teca Windbreaker.
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We're doing this giveaway with support
from Carryology and Cotopaxi as well,
and we're really excited to partner with them on it.
Let's jump into the gear and stay tuned
until the end of the video
where we will give you full detail
on how to enter into the giveaway.
Good luck!
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Starting with the Allpa 28 liter - it is a slick little pack.
We've done a full review on the 35 liter version
and the 28 liter version is basically a mini version
of that with a couple different features.
Be sure to go check out the full review
on the 35 liter if you want more details.
In this video we're going to be covering a quick look.
From the an aesthetic perspective we think Cotopaxi
does a great job at blending their functionality
along with bold and bright colors.
We have good blend of minimal aesthetic going on
with those bright pops of color.
This pack features an overall comfortable harness system.
We have this densely padded foam, curved shoulder straps
going on here. Then we have a sternum strap,
as well as a waist strap at the bottom as well.
There's a meshy, padded back panel here
that helps with some additional air flow and ventilation.
And this entire harness system is hideable behind it,
which is an added bonus to keep those straps out of the way
if you don't want to use it in backpack mode.
One of my personal favorite things
about the Cotopaxi Allpa series are these handles
that you have on all sides of the pack.
So, no matter where this is, it's pretty easy
just to grab this from any angle.
Also, on the exterior, we have these lash loops
that go on around the pack as well
for securing additional gear and items.
Doesn't come at much of an aesthetic penalty,
however, it has some big functionality
that adds to the pack.
Alright, let's move on to the inside of the pack.
One thing I want to bring up are
the smart features on these zippers.
So most of them are pseudo lockable;
they have a small tab going on here
and you just thread the zipper handle underneath.
Makes it a little bit harder to open quickly
and helps deter quick grabs and theft.
The wearer's right hand side features
a laptop compartment here
with a separate divider for tablets.
Then on the wearer's left-hand side,
we have a small pocket that's
going to fit the included rain fly perfectly inside.
So if you run into any inclement weather,
easy just to grab that out
and put it over your pack quickly.
Always there in a dedicated spot - you know where it's at.
The top part of this pack opens up in horseshoe fashion,
and there we're greeted
with another mesh divider pocket as well.
There's a clip for keys out here as well
and ample space inside to hold anything that
you need quick access to.
So maybe a jacket - you just want to
quickly shove it in there.
Your phone, your wallet - really anything
that you want quick access to
fits nicely in this top pocket.
The main clamshell opens up to two pronounced sides.
This really feels like packing a suitcase
and it's a bonus if you like that type of packing style.
We love this style because we encourage people
to get packing cubes and other smaller organizer pouches
to keep a lot of their gear in.
It just makes it a lot easier
when you're organizing and packing your gear.
On that right-hand side we have a zippered mesh compartment
as well as some compression straps inside
that can help cinch your load down.
This side should be used for heavier items
since it is the side closest to your back.
It'll help distribute the weight a little bit better.
The left hand side features a similar,
but smaller, mesh opening as well.
On the top here we have a smaller compartment here
that covers additional organization.
And again, this is a solid little pack.
Basically a scaled down version of the 35 liter.
If you want more details on every single nook and cranny
and nuance of this bag, be sure to go check out
our review on the 35 liter version.
Next up, the Cotpaxi Batac minimal day pack.
This thing is packable and well suited
to put in a larger bag so that you can use it
as a smaller bag when you get to your destination.
We've done a full written review of this one as well.
Hannah, our content strategist, has used this
for about two months on a couple different trips
and she's captured her thoughts
in a full review over on our website.
So if you want additional details
and the nitty gritty, be sure to go check that out.
One great thing about this pack is that it's made
from excess fabric handpicked by cotopaxi employees,
located in the Phillipines.
There are a bunch of styles and colors across the board.
Each one of these is produced by hand and unique.
To do a quick overview of this pack,
we have mesh water bottle compartments on each side.
We have a decent harness system going on here
with some good opportunities for air flow,
as well as a sternum strap.
It actually feels like a backpack when you're using it.
You know, a lot of these packable day packs,
they kind of skimp.
This one has a decently robust system going on.
Small handle on top, as well as some lash straps
on the outside of the pack.
This pack opens up in horseshoe style
and we have another zippered mesh compartment
at the top here.
Then on the front, we have another pocket going on
with a smaller mesh pocket as well.
Lastly, the totally rad Teca windbreaker.
Cotopaxi has a bunch of crazy color schemes going on
with this one as well.
The reason that I use the word rad is
that it reminds me of some bright fluorescent jackets
that maybe you'd see in the 90's.
So definitely super saturated colors going on here,
and you have to be confident in order to pull this off.
Just going to pop it on right now.
Much better.
This thing is a half-zip pullover
and features a large, ample kangaroo pocket on the bottom
as well as a pass-through pocket on the bottom for your hands.
It offers some great protection from the wind
and packs up really small as well.
So you can just stow it away into your pack
while it's not in use.
Did I mention that it also had a hood?
Yes, it definitely does, and there's the proof for you.
We'll be announcing the winner of this giveaway
over on our Instagram.
So be sure to go follow @packhacker to make sure
that you're notified if you won.
Entering into the giveaway is easy.
Just be sure to head over to carryology.com.
All the entry details will be listed there.
We will also put a direct link
in the YouTube description below.
For more reviews and guides, keep it here on Pack Hacker.
We'll see you in the next video.
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